Big Sandy River (KY) at Fullers Station
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/17/2025 10:30 AM EDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/17/2025 10:34 AM EDTRecord: 48.4 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 64 ft Moderate Flooding 59 ft Minor Flooding 49 ft Action 45 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from forecast issuance time (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 64 - Railroad tracks along the river start to flood between 59 to 63 feet. Route 23 near gage starts to flood near 68 feet. Power Plant 1.5 miles downstream from the river gage starts to flood between 68 to 73 feet. Several areas along the river in Louisa, Kentucky and Fort Gay, West Virginia are flooded.
- 59 - Railroad tracks along the river start to flood between 59 to 63 feet. Several low areas are flooded on both sides of the river.
- 49 - Low lying and poor drainage areas along the river start to flood near 49 feet. Louisa city pool and park start to flood between 50 and 55 feet. Low areas in and around Fort Gay, West Virginia start to flood between 50 and 55 feet.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 38.1711, -82.6347 |
| RFC | OHRFC |
| State | KY |
| WFO | RLX |
| County | Lawrence |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 03215000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 44.60 ft | on 03-03-2021 |
| 2. | 33.00 ft | on 04-05-2015 |
| 3. | 33.42 ft | on 03-13-2015 |
| 4. | 42.73 ft | on 03-07-2015 |
| 5. | 31.23 ft | on 03-12-2011 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 44.60 ft | on 03-03-2021 | |
| 2. | 33.00 ft | on 04-05-2015 | |
| 3. | 33.42 ft | on 03-13-2015 | |
| 4. | 42.73 ft | on 03-07-2015 | |
| 5. | 31.23 ft | on 03-12-2011 | |
| 6. | 39.25 ft | on 03-04-1997 | |
| 7. | 45.00 ft | on 04-07-1977 | |
| 8. | 37.78 ft | on 03-15-1975 | |
| 9. | 34.42 ft | on 01-01-1970 | |
| 10. | 31.57 ft | on 03-14-1968 | |
| 11. | 31.79 ft | on 05-03-1966 | |
| 12. | 36.81 ft | on 03-27-1965 | |
| 13. | 33.05 ft | on 03-10-1964 | |
| 14. | 44.70 ft | on 03-14-1963 | |
| 15. | 45.64 ft | on 02-28-1962 | |
| 16. | 31.80 ft | on 02-27-1961 | |
| 17. | 46.37 ft | on 05-08-1958 | |
| 18. | 44.43 ft | on 01-31-1957 | |
| 19. | 36.34 ft | on 04-17-1956 | |
| 20. | 46.36 ft | on 03-02-1955 | |
| 21. | 38.25 ft | on 03-24-1952 | |
| 22. | 48.40 ft | on 04-03-1908 | 1 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 48.40 ft | on 04-03-1908 | 1 |
| 2. | 46.37 ft | on 05-08-1958 | |
| 3. | 46.36 ft | on 03-02-1955 | |
| 4. | 45.64 ft | on 02-28-1962 | |
| 5. | 45.00 ft | on 04-07-1977 | |
| 6. | 44.70 ft | on 03-14-1963 | |
| 7. | 44.60 ft | on 03-03-2021 | |
| 8. | 44.43 ft | on 01-31-1957 | |
| 9. | 42.73 ft | on 03-07-2015 | |
| 10. | 39.25 ft | on 03-04-1997 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 48.40 ft | on 04-03-1908 | 1 |
| 2. | 46.37 ft | on 05-08-1958 | |
| 3. | 46.36 ft | on 03-02-1955 | |
| 4. | 45.64 ft | on 02-28-1962 | |
| 5. | 45.00 ft | on 04-07-1977 | |
| 6. | 44.70 ft | on 03-14-1963 | |
| 7. | 44.60 ft | on 03-03-2021 | |
| 8. | 44.43 ft | on 01-31-1957 | |
| 9. | 42.73 ft | on 03-07-2015 | |
| 10. | 39.25 ft | on 03-04-1997 | |
| 11. | 38.25 ft | on 03-24-1952 | |
| 12. | 37.78 ft | on 03-15-1975 | |
| 13. | 36.81 ft | on 03-27-1965 | |
| 14. | 36.34 ft | on 04-17-1956 | |
| 15. | 34.42 ft | on 01-01-1970 | |
| 16. | 33.42 ft | on 03-13-2015 | |
| 17. | 33.05 ft | on 03-10-1964 | |
| 18. | 33.00 ft | on 04-05-2015 | |
| 19. | 31.80 ft | on 02-27-1961 | |
| 20. | 31.79 ft | on 05-03-1966 | |
| 21. | 31.57 ft | on 03-14-1968 | |
| 22. | 31.23 ft | on 03-12-2011 |
Low Water Records
| 1. | 1.70 ft | on 10-01-1960 |
Low Water Records
| 1. | 1.70 ft | on 10-01-1960 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 576.13 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 571.13 ft |
| minor Flooding | 561.13 ft |
| action | 557.13 ft |
| Latest Value | 520.70 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 512.13 ft |
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Unique Local Info
| Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels |
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| 10 day (HEFS) | 10 Day (NAEFS) | River Forecast vs. River Potential |
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.
See the Product Description Document link for more details on the interpretation of the 10 day graphics.
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
Resources
Hydrologic Resource Links
- River Forecast Centers
- Text Products
- Past Precipitation
- Forecast Precipitation
- Area River Monitor
- Ensemble River Forecasts
- Ensemble River Forecasts Dashboard
- Ohio Basin Water Resources Outlook
- USGS Water Watch for West Virginia
- USGS Water Watch for Ohio
- USGS Water Watch for Kentucky
- USGS Water Watch for Virginia
- Inundation Mapping Locations
- Hydrometeorlogical Design Studies Center
- USACE Huntington District Water Information
- USACE Pittsburgh District Water Information
Additional Resource Links
- NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting
- Area Hydrographs
- Snow Information
- Rainfall Monitor
- Flood Safety
- U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions For West Virginia
- U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions For Ohio
- U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions For Kentucky
- U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions For Virginia
- NOAA Climate Services